Kerala
With the Arabian Sea in the west, the Western Ghats towering
500-2700 ms in the east and networked by 44 rivers, Kerala
enjoys unique geographical features that have made it one of the
most sought after tourist destinations in Asia. An equable
climate. A long shoreline with serene beaches. Tranquil streches
of emerald backwaters. Lush hill stations and exotic wildlife.
Waterfalls. Sprawling plantations and paddy fields. Ayurvedic
health holidays. Enchanting art forms. Magical festivals.
Historic and cultural monuments. An exotic cuisine... All of
which offer you a unique experience. And what's more, every one
of these charming destinations is only a two hour drive from the
other. A singular advantage no other destination offers.
Kerala, India's most advanced society : A hundred percent
literate people. World-class health care systems. India's lowest
infant mortality and highest life expectancy rates. The highest
physical quality of life in India. Peaceful and pristine, Kerala
is also India's cleanest state.
For administrative purpose, the state of Kerala is divided into
fourteen districts. Most of these districts offer all the
tourism products typical of the State.
Best time to visit
High season: December - May
Monsoon Rejuvenation programmes : June - November
Temple codes
Some temples do not permit entry to non-Hindus. Strict
dress codes are followed in most of the temples. Footwear is
banned inside the temple premises
Tourism in kerala
Kerala, situated on the lush and tropical Malabar Coast, is one
of the most popular tourist destinations in India. Named as one
of the "ten paradises of the world" and "50 places of a
lifetime" by the National Geographic Traveler magazine, Kerala
is especially known for its ecotourism initiatives. Its unique
culture and traditions, coupled with its varied demographics,
has made Kerala one of the most popular tourist destinations in
the world. Growing at a rate of 13.31%, the state's tourism
industry is a major contributor to the state's economy.
A mohiniaattam performance.Until the early 1980s, Kerala was a
relatively unknown destination; most tourist circuits focused on
North India. Aggressive marketing campaigns launched by the
Kerala Tourism Development Corporation, the government agency
that oversees tourism prospects of the state, laid the
foundation for the growth of the tourism industry. In the
decades that followed, Kerala's tourism industry was able to
transform the state into one of the niche holiday destinations
in India. The tagline Kerala- God's Own Country, originally
coined by Vipin Gopal, has been widely used in Kerala's tourism
promotions and soon became synonymous with the state. In 2006,
Kerala attracted 8.5 million tourist arrivals, an increase of
23.68% over the previous year, making the state one of the
fastest-growing destinations in the world.
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